The New England Patriots have traded running back Sony Michel to the Los Angles Rams for two conditional late-round draft picks. These two picks will be in the 5th and 6th rounds but will convert to a 4th round pick if the Rams acquire a compensation pick. This pick is expected to be handed out to the Rams. This fills a need for the Rams who will be without starting running back Cam Akers who tore his right Achilles Tendon while working out before training camp began.
The #Rams currently don’t have a fourth rounder. But it’s likely they get one with S John Johnson leaving in free agency. So the late picks serve as a place holder for the real compensation — which is a fourth round comp pick. https://t.co/ZXG0KUKgPj
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 25, 2021
Michel was a key rotational player for the Patriots, but injuries and new players have seemingly replaced the talented running back. The Rams still have Darrell Henderson Jr. and he will likely start, but they lack any serious depth behind him in the backfield. Michel rushed for 94 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries against the Rams in Super Bowl LIII.
Sony Michel with the first TD of the game to give the Pats the lead pic.twitter.com/DfNGbLee41
— Def Pen Sports (@DefPenSports) February 4, 2019
In 28 career starts for the Patriots, Sony Michel rushed for 2,292 yards and 14 touchdowns. While he had success with New England it became clear there was less room for him in the backfield with the emergence of Damien Harris. Michel gets a change of pace and a chance to compete for the starting job on a new team. The Rams have some new faces on the offense and are looking to compete again in the NFC.
